Health

Resident Doctors began a five-day Nationwide warning strike. The Nigerian healthcare sector has been plunged into fresh turmoil as the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) today began a five-day nationwide warning strike. The industrial action, which commenced at 8:00 a.m. this morning, follows the expiration of a final 24-hour ultimatum given to the Federal […]

Kebbi Governor Taps Commissioner to Explain Negligence in Health Sector The Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has suspended the Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Yunusa Musa Ismail, for what the government described as “dereliction of duty.” The suspension, which takes immediate effect, is the latest in a series of actions by the administration to enforce […]

Anambra State Boosts Healthcare, Deploys 2,000 New Health Workers In a major push to overhaul its healthcare system, the Anambra State Government has announced the successful recruitment of over 2,000 new healthcare professionals. This significant hiring drive, the first of its kind in more than a decade, is a cornerstone of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration […]

FG Disburses N192bn To Strengthen Primary Healthcare Since 2019 The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed a landmark achievement in its healthcare reform efforts, stating that it has released more than N192 billion to bolster primary healthcare services since 2019. This substantial financial commitment, which comes from the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), is […]

Ebola Outbreak in DRC: Nigerian Government Steps Up Border Surveillance In response to a fresh outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified health surveillance and screening at all entry points into the country. The Director of Port Health Services at the Federal Ministry […]

New Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo, 15 Deaths Confirmed The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has declared a new Ebola outbreak in its southern Kasai province, marking the country’s 16th such public health emergency since the virus was first identified in 1976. The announcement follows a preliminary report of 15 deaths among 28 suspected cases, […]

Obasanjo Laments Poor Healthcare Access, Urges Nigeria to Embrace Innovation Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has made a passionate plea for a complete overhaul of Nigeria’s healthcare system, condemning the poor access to medical services that continues to plague millions of citizens. Speaking at the official launch of the Care365 Health Hub in Abuja, Obasanjo expressed […]

Public Health Alert: NAFDAC Warns Against Falsified Gold Vision Oxytocin Injection In a critical move to safeguard public health, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a nationwide alert regarding the circulation of a falsified and unregistered drug known as Gold Vision Oxytocin injection 10IU. The alert, dated Monday, […]

Lagos Intensifies Crackdown on Waste Violators, Arrests Offenders in Renewed Enforcement Drive In a renewed and aggressive push for a cleaner environment, the Lagos State Government has stepped up its enforcement against residents and businesses who violate environmental sanitation laws. The crackdown, led by the state’s Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources and its […]

Women, Children Suffer as Communities Battle Diseases After Deadly Flood Nigerian communities across several states are facing a growing public health crisis as floodwaters recede, leaving behind a trail of death, displacement, and disease. Reports indicate that women and children are bearing the brunt of the health fallout, with outbreaks of waterborne and other infectious […]

Experts Urge Nigerians Experiencing Persistent Cough, Cold to Reduce Stress Medical experts and public health officials are urging Nigerians experiencing persistent coughs and colds to focus on managing their stress levels, linking the unusual duration of these symptoms to a weakened immune system caused by socioeconomic pressures. In a recent public health advisory, doctors noted […]

A Sanitation Revolution: Lagos to Construct 10,000 Public Toilets to End Open Defecation In a landmark move poised to address a major public health crisis, the Lagos State Government has unveiled a monumental plan to construct 10,000 public toilets across the state. The announcement, made during a meeting of the Lagos Water Partnership Steering Committee, […]

The Next Pandemic? The Silent Threat of Antibiotic Resistance and Its Deadly 2050 Forecast While the world remains focused on the threat of future pandemics, a silent, slow-moving crisis is already unfolding. According to a landmark report by the UK government’s Review on Antimicrobial Resistance, a failure to tackle the growing threat of drug-resistant infections […]

Police Arrest Fake Ophthalmologist for Treating Patients with Concoction in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old man, Gabriel Gideon, for allegedly operating as a fake ophthalmologist and administering unapproved substances to hundreds of residents. The arrest came after a tip-off exposed his fraudulent activities in the state. According to […]

Ogun Local Governments Launch Health Scheme for 8,000 Okada Riders In a joint effort to improve the welfare and safety of transport workers, the chairmen of Abeokuta North and Abeokuta South local governments have announced plans to enroll at least 8,000 commercial motorcyclists into the Ogun State Health Insurance Scheme. The initiative is a proactive […]

Governor AbdulRazaq Inspects New Hospital Project, Vows 2026 Completion The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Sunday inspected the ongoing construction of the multi-storey Oluremi Tinubu Hospital in Ilorin, pledging that the multi-billion-naira project will be completed in the second quarter of 2026. The inspection tour came days after the governor approved an additional ₦20 […]

Multiple Groups Provide Lifeline Through Free Medical Outreaches to Vulnerable Nigerians, Widows In a commendable display of humanitarian commitment, several non-governmental organizations and philanthropic groups have recently extended vital free medical services to vulnerable persons and widows across various communities in Nigeria. These initiatives aim to bridge critical healthcare gaps for those most impacted by […]